The young wife in her boudoir did not feel sorrow.
On a spring day, dressed in splendid attire, she ascended the green tower.
When she suddenly saw the greenness of the willow trees 1 along
the street,
She regretted letting her husband seek an official rank 2.
1
The youth of the willow trees reminded her that her own youth was being
wasted.
2
In ancient China, one who sought a high-ranking government position had to
go to the capital to take the Advanced Exam.